Question 1

what is a short stature? what percentage of normal height qulaifies?

Accepted Answer

Depends who you ask: Most doctors would consider one as short if one were less than the 2.5%ile.  These percentiles should be interpretted carefully though as one's racial background should be taken into consideration in deciding which curve is best to use.  For purposes of growth hormone treatment, the us fda has suggested a lower cutoff of less than the 1.2%ile be used (one of many reasons one might qualify for gh).

Question 2

are causes of short stature the same?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: There are a wide variety of causes of small stature.

Question 3

what does having a short stature mean?

Accepted Answer

Men/Women short : From a statistical standpoint in this country, short men are those who are less than 5'5" in final height. Women less than 5'0" are considered short in this country. There are separate growth charts available for those of asian descent.  Children whose height is greater than 2 sd below the mean for age on a growth chart are considered short.

Question 4

i'm short stature, how can get taller?

Accepted Answer

No: Once the growth centers of the long bones close in adolescence, no further linear growth will be possible.

Question 5

is short stature be considered a disability?

Accepted Answer

No: This would not be a disability.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: short stature?

Accepted Answer

Short: Defined as having a height below the 5th percentile for your age and gender.

Question 7

what causes people to have flat faces and a short stature?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal facies: The characteristics describe could be apart of any number of genetic syndromes or merely familial in origin.  This kind of question could only be accurately answered given a medical and family history, growth charts, and photos.  Anything else would be shots in the dark.

Question 8

why do people with it have flatter faces and short stature?

Accepted Answer

Proportionate or dis: Short stature syndromes are divided into proportionate vs dysproportionate.  The first are short but have normal legth of their limbs, the second are short but with very short limbs, they usually have a flat nasal root and also problems with their spine ( best example achonfroplastics- the character tyron from game of thrones).

Question 9

do you think i should accept "short stature" or do something to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Your age is listed as 31, so any further growth is not going to happen.Most males stop growing at 17-18 and females 15-17. Short of having your bones lengthened by rather dramatic and painful  surgery, you are done.

Question 10

what causes short stature and what is one way to increase height?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: Most causes are genetic. My parents are short, and hence I am too. Just my bad luck, and nothing to do about it. Some are short because their skeletal systems are a little behind, and they catch up later. Again, nothing to do. A few will be deficient in growth hormone, and testing around 5-6 years old may show that. Replacement therapy can help increase height but gh replacement is a big deal.

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